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To say that New York's Ballot Access laws are archaic is an understatement. Ballot Access is an often overlooked aspect of campaign reform. What does it matter where or from whom the money came from, if the person is not on the ballot? Take Steve Forbes' recent experience; he spent approximately $500,000 on collecting petition signatures and another $1 million fighting in court to stay on the ballot. | To say that New York's Ballot Access laws are archaic is an understatement. Ballot Access is an often overlooked aspect of campaign reform. What does it matter where or from whom the money came from, if the person is not on the ballot? Take Steve Forbes' recent experience; he spent approximately $500,000 on collecting petition signatures and another $1 million fighting in court to stay on the ballot. | ||
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In the end, allowing more people to directly participate in elections would defuse the power of money. Reforming the system allows people to concentrate their limited resources on spreading their message, not spending it in court. | In the end, allowing more people to directly participate in elections would defuse the power of money. Reforming the system allows people to concentrate their limited resources on spreading their message, not spending it in court. | ||
[[Category:Libertarian Party of New York Member Essays]] | [[Category:Libertarian Party of New York Member Essays]] | ||